Hawaii News

June 23, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii’s Democratic congressional delegation was largely critical of President Donald Trump’s decision to attack three nuclear sites in Iran Saturday, expressing concern it will ig...

June 23, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

The state legislators in charge of tourism are holding a post-session informational briefing today on the beleaguered Hawai‘i Tourism Authority that could play out more like an exit inte...

June 22, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A paving project at Onekahakaha Beach Park will begin Monday to address concerns raised at a recent community meeting in Keaukaha.

June 22, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The Pacific Tsunami Museum has been stepping up its efforts to raise money while it works through a revitalization plan.

June 22, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Hawaii Police Department Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz came within a single vote Friday of losing his job as the Big Island’s top cop at the Hawaii County Police Commission meeting in Hilo....

June 22, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The West Hawaii community is invited to a walk-through and talk-story event Saturday about the Kona Open Space Network.

June 21, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

After nearly two years, the state’s investigation into government response to the deadly Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire has concluded, with future wildfire planning and coordination effo...

June 20, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

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June 20, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A skunk was captured, euthanized and tested for rabies after it was found running around Kakaako Waterfront Park in Honolulu on Wednesday night, state officials said Thursday.

June 20, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A judge has ordered the forfeiture of a pet puppy previously owned by a 58-year-old Hilo woman accused of abusing the animal.

June 20, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Nearly two years after the devastating Maui wildfires, survivors continue to struggle with the mental, physical and social impacts, according to researchers from the University of Hawaii at Ma...

June 19, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police have charged a 22-year-old Ocean View woman with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with a Tuesday evening traffic collision in Ocean View that seriously injured a 24-yea...

June 19, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A 60-year-old Ocean View man is in critical condition following a single motor vehicle/pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday near the area of Kinoole Street and Ponahawai Street in Hilo...

June 19, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023 motivated legislators to fund improvements in firefighting equipment and personnel preparedness, officials said Wednesday at a press conference in...

June 18, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

BJ Penn’s misdemeanor criminal charges will be heard in Hilo Circuit Court, where he can receive a jury trial if he chooses — an option unavailable in family court.

June 18, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

In Disney’s latest live-action remake, “Lilo &Stitch,” David Hekili Kenui Bell has a short but memorable role in which he is so bewildered to see aliens that he lets his...